Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Whip (1953)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #50,980 WoodySweet

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Whip (1953)

Le Galion

4.001 votes

Rank #61,658 AromaticEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whip (1953)
Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4

Whip (1953)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Whip (1953)
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liyali Al Hilmiya

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Whip (1953)Le Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageWhip (1953)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

earthy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusesCalabrian bergamotTarragonLavenderCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineVioletIrisGalbanum

Base2 to 3 hours

OakmossVetiverPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Whip (1953), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,980

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,658

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liyali Al Hilmiya is a complex aromatic spicy fragrance for men that blends classic Mediterranean herbs with dark, rich base notes. A heavy dose of fresh rosemary and sharp lavender cuts through a deep background of leather and vetiver, creating an old-school barbershop clean with a dense, resinous dry-down. It suits …

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Whip (1953) by Le Galion is a classic aromatic chypre designed around crisp freshness and dry herbal textures. Composed by Paul Vacher, it opens with a bright flash of Calabrian bergamot, mixed citruses, tarragon, and lavender, producing an immediate barbershop briskness. The heart reveals bitter green galbanum alongs…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Whip (1953)?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Whip (1953) is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whip (1953) for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Whip (1953)?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Whip (1953) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Whip (1953)?

Whip (1953) projects furthest (Whip (1953) 69/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Whip (1953) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Whip (1953) better for summer or winter?

Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Whip (1953)?

Liyali Al Hilmiya has top notes of Raspberry, Fruity Notes, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, Amber and Sandalowood. Whip (1953) has top notes of Citruses, Calabrian bergamot, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Iris and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Leather.